My partner has recently been diagnosed with a tumour in one of his testicles. The consultant advised that it is likely to be cancer. He has an operation booked in for next week to remove the testicle. They are unable to do a biopsy but instead have to...
Hi everyone, I wish I found out about this forum earlier, I've found reading some of the threads so interesting in helpful so thanks for that! I'm 29 and don't know anybody who has been through this so it would've helped answer a lot of questions. I...
Hi guys Nearly three years after finishing treatment and I’ve had my bloods redone after feeling pretty shocking and turns out my testosterone levels are low (3.6) range is 6-28 So I’m being referred to a Endocrinologist for TRT however I’m concerned...
Hi all i have my oncology appt soon. In my mind I feel I “want” the adjuvant therapy as it seems to give better stats than monitoring only. Less than 5% from 20 -25% without for a recurrence based on my reading here and elsewhere. My St1 tumour was...
Hi All, Unfortunately after nearly 4 years (3 years 11 months) of clear CT scans and blood tests, an enlarged abdominal lymph node and tumour marker level increase (6 - 9) at my most recent surveillance check has warranted an assumed relapse. I will...
Hi All I've just been diagnosed with malignant TSCST and reaching out to see if there are any others out there and what their treatment plan was and whether they felt there was enought expertise in the NHS to deal with this rare from of testicular cancer...
Hi all, I had a suspected malignant tumour and an orchiectomy which confirmed, embryonal non-seminoma. It grew fast! Confirmed Stage 1 as the CT scan a week before surgery showed no apparent signs of spread. My blood markers have always came back normal...
Good morning all, Just wanted to share my experience and offer any support/advice to others if needed. I’m a 28 year old man, who is active and enjoys weight training and running. I’ve always considered myself a ‘healthy’ person and looked after myself...
Hello, I am writing this on behalf of my father. He has suspected testicular cancer - went for a CT scan yesterday and has had blood work. Having the affected testicle removed in a week. The consultant has said it is most likely cancer and everything...
I had bilateral orchidectomy a little while ago and I did some sperm banking prior to surgery. Me and my partner are now talking about considering starting a family. Does anyone know how much NHS funding we can get? Is it the standard 2 rounds or is it...
